Definition

A person or thing that causes something to become twisted or knotted.

Example

The tangler in the story was known for creating chaos wherever they went.

Conversation

I can’t believe how much of a tangler my headphones have become.

Right? Mine always end up in a knot no matter what.

I should probably get one of those cases to keep them untangled.

Definitely! It would save us both a lot of frustration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tangler → It is formed from "tangle" (from Middle English *tangel*, meaning to entangle or twist) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A tangler is a person or thing that causes something to become twisted or entangled.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that causes things to become 'twisted' or 'entangled' — that's what a tangler does.

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